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Saturday 18 June 2011

The RSPCA is turning its attention to a number of Halal abattoirs in Australia that have government approval to kill animals without stunning them first. The organisation says it's a brutal practice and should be banned. More

The WA Agriculture Minister has flown to Indonesia to talk about efforts to restart the live cattle trade. Terry Redman predicts trade will resume in the coming weeks but it will take time before trade hits previous levels. More

Bali Nine ringleader, Andrew Chan has lost his appeal against the death penalty. His last hope now rests with a mercy plea to Indonesia's president. His fellow ringleader's fate still remains undecided. More

It fell to Melbourne-based barrister Julian McMahon to break the news to Andrew Chan's family of his failed appeal against the death penalty. He says the families are shocked and saddened but have plenty of fight left and will lodge a strong appeal for clemency to Indonesia's president. More

Germany and France are racing to prevent Greece from defaulting on its debts before it triggers a eurozone catastrophe. Meanwhile Greece has reshuffled its cabinet in a bid to win support for the new $38 billion austerity program it will have to push through to secure the next slice of its international bailout. More

The United Nations Human Rights Council has passed its first ever resolution recognising the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people. Senthorun Raj of the Australian Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby says this will put more pressure on Australian Government to legalise gay marriage. More

The solar industry is in overdrive with less than a fortnight until the Federal Government scales back its rebate for rooftop solar panels. Queensland is living up to its nickname of the Sunshine State with one in 20 homes in the south-east corner now powered by the sun. More

From the Archives

Around 500 Indigenous people fought in the First World War, and as many as 5,000 in the second. But many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander diggers who made it home received little or no recognition for their contribution. On Anzac Day, 2007, the first parade to commemorate their efforts and bravery was held in Sydney. Listen to our report from that day by Lindy Kerin.